Man arrested after woman assaulted, threatened

The arrest of a man suspected of assault and terroristic threats closed down the 2100 block of Cooper Avenue on Monday at about 2:45 p.m., according to St. Cloud police.

Orlando Johnson, 32, of St. Cloud was arrested and taken to Sherburne County Jail.

On Sunday, police say Johnson displayed a handgun and threatened to kill a 38-year-old St. Cloud woman. Johnson is also suspected of physically assaulting the victim, according to a report from St. Cloud police. She received minor injuries that did not require medical attention. Johnson left the residence before St. Cloud police arrived. Police say that Johnson is a felon with past arrests for an assault with a knife and felony-level narcotics.

Officers determined Johnson was at the Cooper Avenue residence and obtained a search warrant. After about 15 minutes, Johnson surrendered and exited the house. Police did not find the handgun used in the assault.

Johnson could be charged with terroristic threats and second-degree assault. Anyone with information about the incident can call the police at 251-1200 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 255-1301 or www.tricountycrimestoppers.org.

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